Senate reaches deal to end govt shutdown after rare weekend session
After 40 days of gridlock, the Senate advances a bipartisan plan to reopen the government, but Democrats remain divided over the compromises made.
50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
Tariff dividend: What Trump is again saying about possible 2025 stimulus checks
President Trump on Sunday again hinted at the possibility of a 2025 stimulus check. Here's what he's saying.
Trump wants Commanders to name new stadium after him: Report
Could the Commanders new stadium in D.C. be named after President Trump?
SNAP latest: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full funding for aid program
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Supreme Court weighs legality of Trump’s tariffs in case brought by Chicago area toymaker
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case challenging the legality of former President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods. At the center of the case is Vernon Hills-based Hand2Mind, the parent company of Learning Resources, which argues the president overstepped his authority in imposing tariffs that have cost the family-run business millions. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for U.S. trade policy and the global economy.
Supreme Court hears arguments over whether President Trump overstepped his authority to impose tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs.
Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Dems celebrate major election night victories as GOP regroups ahead of midterms
From New York to Virginia, Democrats scored key wins in off-year races, revealing both momentum and divisions within the party as the 2026 midterm battle begins to take shape.
Trump says in Truth Social post that SNAP benefits won't be paid until shutdown ends
President Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that SNAP benefits won’t be paid until the government reopen.
Suburban Chicago man charged with posting online threat to President Trump: officials
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.
Suburban Chicago man charged with posting online threat to President Trump: officials
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.
Trump '60 Minutes' interview: Here's what happened
Trump returned to “60 Minutes” for the first time after settling a lawsuit against the newsmagazine. Here's what he said on some topics, from testing nuclear weapons to grocery prices.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
Trump signals possible return to U.S. nuclear testing after decades-long pause
Following his meeting with China’s President Xi, President Trump says the U.S. may resume nuclear weapons tests in response to actions by other nations, even as he continues to call for global denuclearization.
'Shameful': Noem responds to Pritzker's request to pause immigration enforcement for Halloween
Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem responded Thursday to Gov. JB Pritzker's ask that her agency pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago over the Halloween weekend.